Contemporary Mental Health

Name: Contemporary Mental Health
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

Mental health services in the UK are at a critical point in terms of their development. This book examines key themes and tensions in relation to theory, policy, practice and research. > \nThe authors explore theoretical developments and policy and practice initiatives in the complex and changing area of mental health services. They examine the tensions, dilemmas and opportunities now operating, including those relating to gender and ethnicity and places the involvement of users/survivors centre stage.\n\nIdentifying and discussing the tensions between different professional models, varying \u2018social\u2019 perspectives and political imperatives, the book explores how these tensions are manifested in practice. Key topics include: \n--the emphasis on risk as opposed to citizenship and entitlement \n--social exclusion and inclusion \n--professional and user perspectives \n--the \u2018territories\u2019 of health and social care and their respective roles and relationships. \nAn imp.